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Jidoka: Automation With a Human Touch 0
- Lean Definition
- July 8, 2013
There is no room for compromise in Lean when it comes to quality. Jidoka incorporates quality checks into every step of the production process by providing machines and operators the ability to detect when an abnormal condition has occurred and immediately stop work. This enables operations to build in quality at each process and to
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Lean Quote: Lean Manufacturing Provides Employees Freedom and Independence 0
- Lean Quote
- July 5, 2013
On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on
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Happy Birthday, America!0
- Other
- July 4, 2013
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, and
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The Value of Transparency and Why You Should Embrace It 0
- ASQ's Influential Voices
- July 2, 2013
In Paul Borawski’s recent post on A View from the Q he asks if you are in favor of transparency and why. Good leadership is all about communication, and the best leaders are completely transparent with their staff. I believe that with knowledge comes power and the more information we share the quicker with can
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Guest Post: Cat Got Your Confidence?0
- Guest Post
- July 1, 2013
Today I am pleased to present a guest post by Tony Ferraro of Creative Safety Supply (one of our sponsors). Tony talks about confidence in the workplace and how you can help build confidence. This topic is critical in a continuous improvement culture. ——————————————————————————— Many people just assume that confidence is a black and white
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Lean Quote: Change is Inevitable 0
- Lean Quote
- June 28, 2013
On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on
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